Sir Anthony Habgood Professor of Climate and the Environment
A tremendous opportunity to advance your academic career in a world‑leading, vibrant and interdisciplinary environment, and to make a difference by steering exceptional research on climate and the environment.
Salary: Attractive remuneration package available for an outstanding candidate
Start date: Available from 1 October 2026 on an indefinite basis
Location: School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich, UK
Closing date: 17 May 2026
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This Professorship seeks an inspiring, innovative and dedicated person to lead world‑class research in any aspect of climate and the environment.
The Sir Anthony Habgood Professor of Climate and the Environment post is open to applicants with exceptional track records in a broad range of relevant areas, including:
* Coastal science and coastal change
* Climate change observations, projections and impacts
* Societal understanding and responses to climate change
* Ocean, atmosphere and Earth system processes and dynamics
Advancing climate change research at UEA
The creation of this new Professor (Chair) position at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is made possible through philanthropic support. It represents a strategic investment in advancing and extending climate change research at UEA.
You will be expected to lead world‑class research on climate and the environment, enhancing our understanding of global change and associated hazards to inform or promote societal responses. You will lead and contribute to national and international collaborative funding bids and deliver high‑quality and innovative publications, research outputs and impact. For the first five years, your teaching and administrative duties will be reduced to enable focus on leadership and research.
This full‑time post is available from 1 October 2026 on an indefinite basis.
Aims and objectives: This studentship aims to explore how group/social identities (e.g. sports fans) can be leveraged to encourage low‑carbon, climate‑resilient behaviours examining how cultural activities such as sport can support climate awareness and action.
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